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Arthur Smith is one of the much admired originals of the great British alternative comedy scene. His face is probably more famous than his name and his voice more recognisable than both. His stand-up has not only stood the test of time but forged ahead of it, matching warm recollections, old groaners, poetry, leftfield whimsy and precision engineered gags. Smith stands out among his generation for a willingness to keep pushing himself and experimenting with the new forms of comedic expression Todays hottest young comics still see him as an inspiration.Guardian Plus support from Ed Night, Sydney May and MC Ben Van der Velde

Baba Yaga's Hut Presents: Big Sexy Noise (Lydia Lunch & Gallon Drunk) The unholy triumvirate of Big Sexy Noise featuring Lydia Lunch, James Johnston (Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Faust) & Ian White (Barry Adamson) of the notorious Gallon Drunk are dead set on proving once more that ROCK is alive and kicking, down and dirty and raunchier than ever! Lunch helped pioneer no wave in 1977 with the slashing din of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks and has remained a caustic presence in the alt-rock firmament ever since. Big Sexy Noise unites her with guitarist James Johnston and drummer Ian White of guttural London greasers Gallon Drunk for the most joyfully bawdy music of her career, stripping bare the bluesy brawn of 70’s heavy-rock and inverting its every cock-rock cliche to Lunch’s delight. White’s limber shuffle injects sinful grace into what could have been Neanderthal sludge, while Johnston stirs up the din of an entire band with his single guitar, hurtling between bone-simple, steamy riffs and blasts of near psychedelic noise. In January 2026 In The Red Records USA will partner with Forte Distribution UK and Konkurrent NL to release Big Sexy Noise Live in Italy, a fierce, fearless, tub thumbing, balls to the wall rock monsterpiece. Big Sexy Noise are reuniting for a select handful of UK and European shows to celebrate the release of this ferocious beast. Presented by Baba Yaga's Hut. This is an 18+ event

The trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader marks the 100th anniversary and legacy of Miles Davis with a selection of tunes and special guests. If you were to create a mixtape of Miles Davis tunes, what would you put on there? Be moved and surprised by old favourites and deep cuts played in new, unexpected ways, as Croker reinterprets some of the key pieces that have influenced him over the years. Theo Croker is known for pushing the boundaries of jazz, neo-soul and hip-hop, crafting a sound that defies traditional genre classifications. At live performances, his trumpet acts as both a melodic voice and a textural force, seamlessly woven into a production landscape rich with samples, synths and sound design. The ticket price includes a £2 venue restoration levy. Presented by Southbank Centre. This is an 14+ event.

All-Star Brit Funk Supergroup featuring members of Beggar & Co, Hi-Tension, Central Line and ex-members of Light of the World & Incognito. The Brit-Funk genre started in the late 1970's and was a catch-all phrase coined by Record Mirror Magazine's James Hamilton to describe the distinctive mix of jazz-fusion-funk-disco music being made by UK bands such as Level 42, Light of the World, Freeez, Shakatak, Central Line, Hi-Tension, Morrissey / Mullen, Second Image, Direct Drive, Linx and Incognito. The Brit-Funk Association is a new project featuring musicians from Beggar & Co, Central Line, Hi-Tension and ex-members of Light of the World and Incognito to perform from each of the band's back catalogue such as "Time", "Somebody (Help Me Out)", "Walking Into Sunshine", "Hi-Tension", "British Hustle", "There's a Reason", "I'm So Happy", "London Town", "Nature Boy", "Everyday" and choice selections of band's that influenced them by acts such as Mass Production, Kool & The Gang, Roy Ayers Ubiquity etc

We're thrilled to invite you back to the Tea Lawn this Christmas! Join us for some festive fun as we sing through seasonal favourites with the help of professional singers and our resident pianist, Stephen Hose. This is an outdoor event, and chairs will be provided. Our café will be open selling holiday treats including mulled wine. We encourage wearing lots of layers and blankets, and make sure to bring wet weather gear if rain is forecast. Bring a lantern or torch along if you have one and help us light up the Tea Lawn! Entry is free, but we recommend booking to ensure we can accommodate for the number of attendees and please consider making a donation if you are able.